Japan considers additional allowance allocation under GX-ETS

Published 06:33 on September 22, 2025 / Last updated at 06:33 on September 22, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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Japan is contemplating giving additional allowances to companies exposed to carbon leakage risk and those actively investing in decarbonisation solutions under the country’s emissions trading scheme.

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G30 urges tougher carbon pricing and use of removals credits in ETSs

Published 14:30 on September 17, 2025 / Last updated at 17:06 on September 16, 2025 / / International (CBAM & Tariffs, Shipping, UN Climate Talks), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Carbon pricing must become the central driver of decarbonisation in heavy industry and long-distance transport, according to a high-level report published Tuesday, which also called for the use of carbon removals allowances in emissions trading schemes (ETSs) to help boost investment.

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Global carbon pricing coalition could raise $185 bln a year for members -study

Published 01:30 on September 17, 2025 / Last updated at 01:30 on September 17, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (CBAM & Tariffs, UN Climate Talks), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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A coalition of countries organised to harmonise carbon pricing and link markets, as proposed by the Brazilian government, could generate up to $185 billion annually for members, according to a study published on Tuesday by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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EU considering only allowing countries with an ETS to use real emissions data for CBAM reporting

Published 16:15 on September 15, 2025 / Last updated at 16:15 on September 15, 2025 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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Brussels is considering a change to how emissions are reported by installations outside the EU that are subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which could lead to a greater uptake of emission trading systems across the globe, an industry consultancy claiming knowledge of the matter told Carbon Pulse.

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Poland will ask for ETS exemptions for steel, chemical and cement to support defense – climate minister

Published 14:39 on September 12, 2025 / Last updated at 14:41 on September 12, 2025 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs, Paris Article 6/PACM)

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A Polish top climate official said the country would be seeking to secure exemptions from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for sectors supporting the defense industry in upcoming EU talks about the future of the bloc’s carbon pricing mechanism.  

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EU’s planned CBAM extension to chemicals risks missing bulk of fossil emissions, researchers warn

Published 16:43 on September 11, 2025 / Last updated at 16:43 on September 11, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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European Union plans to extend its flagship Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to chemicals could leave 50-60% of the emissions unpriced unless the policy is significantly strengthened to account for greenhouse gases embedded in fossil feedstocks and refinery products, according to new research.

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COP30: Brazil to propose new forum for climate-related trade issues -media

Published 01:38 on September 11, 2025 / Last updated at 01:38 on September 11, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs, UN Climate Talks)

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Brazil will present a plan next week to establish a new forum for international discussions on the intersection of climate and trade, an international media outlet reported Wednesday.

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Norway urges EU to broaden CBAM scope to curb carbon leakage risks

Published 14:59 on September 10, 2025 / Last updated at 14:59 on September 10, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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Norway has called on the European Commission to expand the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to include more downstream products and strengthen anti-circumvention rules, warning that gaps in the regulation could undermine its effectiveness.

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Deal to simplify EU CBAM breezes through European Parliament

Published 13:09 on September 10, 2025 / Last updated at 13:46 on September 10, 2025 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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Nearly all members of the European Parliament voted in favour of measures to simplify the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Wednesday, paving the way for the proposal to become law in the coming weeks.

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Danish EU presidency pushing to kick start UK ETS linking talks as soon as possible

Published 15:10 on September 8, 2025 / Last updated at 15:10 on September 8, 2025 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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Copenhagen is keen to begin negotiations on linking the EU and UK emissions trading systems (ETSs) as quickly as possible, although how soon the two sides can reach an agreement depends on political will, an official from the Danish presidency of the Council of EU member states said on Monday.

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